2000 Jeep Laredo: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 81 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (19% of complaints); the 1998 model year looks more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
81
owner complaints
1
fire reports
91,075
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 91,075 mi)One of the most complained-about Laredo years (#2 of 9, age-adjusted)1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)19% · 15 complaints
Seats15% · 12 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)11% · 9 complaints
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)10% · 8 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)10% · 8 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)6% · 5 complaints
“Brake lights issues have changed bulbs cuircut boards new brake light switch,but still can't get brake lights to work all other lights work no issues.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2018
“I recently purchased a 2000 jeep grand cherokee larado with an r title. I was just told there was a recall for the fuel tank exploding upon impact. Jeep recalled the jeeps on the road & had a trailer hitch put on by local garages. Does our vehicle fall under your recall? Can we get a recall, so we can have a hitch put on? Date of purchase below:”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2016
“I am very worried about having somebody crash into the rear of my jeep. The rear bumper is right next to fuel tank. They are going to install trailer hitches ( for added protection ) on some other year jeeps but not mine !! How can this be fair when they are all built the same way. Please make them fix all of these dangerous autos. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2015
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“Tl* the contact owns 2000 jeep laredo. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed and the fuel sensor warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the fuel gauge would provide erroneous readings. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 113,772.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep laredo. The contact was driving 45 mph when the driver's seat separated from the base. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the welding of the driver's seat. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure and the current mileage was 143,665.”Owner report · Seats · Dec 2011
“Driver side seat broke on 2000 jeep laredo. After reading the many complaints for same problem. This should be a recall. Major safety issue. *tr”Owner report · Seats · Aug 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep laredo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver's side seat fractured at the frame making driving conditions unsafe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. After diagnosis, they advised him that the track to the seat fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately 2 years later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The current mileage was approximately 165,000. The VIN was unavailable. *tr”Owner report · Seats · Mar 2010
“Electrical system failure. Windows begin falling down simultaneously, then the vehicle begins shutting off for no apparent reason, then... Your gauges on your dash (speedometer, gas gauge, battery gauge, etc) stop working. Making you unable to tell your speed. Then your vehicle will turn over but not stay crunk. I have spoken with alot of people with jeep grand cherokee's and it has happened to all of them. All jeeps between the year models of 2000 through 2002. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep laredo. The contact purchased two front tires. After the tires were installed, balanced, and aligned, he noticed that the brakes were loose. He took the vehicle to a repair shop and it was discovered that the rotors failed. The rotors need to be resurfaced and the brake line should be flushed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 70,606 and current mileage was 70,801.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2009
“The lock on the back door of my 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo will not unlock and when I try to unlock it, it makes a "quack" noise. *tr”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Dec 2008
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2000 Jeep Laredo reliable?
NHTSA has 81 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Jeep Laredo. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (19% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Jeep Laredo problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 91,075 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.